What Are the Signs & Symptoms of a Herniated Lumbar Disc?
sexy back 3 image by Kelly Kane from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a06/2d/2j/signs-symptoms-herniated-lumbar-disc_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); A herniated disc is a pain in your back. Each of the vertebrae in your spine is separated by a small cushion that acts as a shock absorber and provides flexibility. When injured, these cushions may break open, resulting in a herniated disc. Herniated discs are sometimes referred to as a slipped, or ruptured disc, and usually occur in the lower region of your back, also known as the lumbar spine. Injury or simple daily wear can weaken the discs, and they can dry out as you age, reducing flexibility. Nerve Related Symptoms When a lumbar disc ruptures, it could press on a nerve, causing pain in your lower back. Depending on where the herniated disc is, and which nerve is compressed, this pain could be localized to your back, or it could travel the length
